The government has approved £2.3 million in spending under its Efficiencies Programme.
Minister without Portfolio Tim Crookall said the investments are hoped to generate up to £15 million in savings over five years.
Responding to a question from Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper Mr Crookall, detailed the three approved business cases:
- Programme set-up and governance (£535,086 over 14 months) to establish “the foundations to enable effective long-term delivery.”
- Digital projects (£1.7 million over 14 months), covering 25 initiatives such as online driving test applications and digitised Income Support claims, expected to generate “up to £15 million in benefits over five years.”
- Automated contract checks (£29,250 over six months), projected to save £600,000 in three years by reducing “incorrect payments.”
Mr Crookall noted that £41,964 has been spent to date, with further business cases expected across the Programme’s “five core pillars.”
A benefits tracking system is being developed to monitor savings, which will feature in “quarterly public updates.”
The minister described the spending as “short-term investments to unlock meaningful long-term benefits,” highlighting progress on digital projects like pre-paid prescription direct debits.
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